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Average Rent in Siskiyou County, CA Rents rising 10.3% YoY🔻 4th cheapest in CA

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 43,834

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Market Overview

Siskiyou County, CA has rental prices ranging from $924/month to $1,834/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $930/month — 34% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $55,499/year, spending $930/month on a 1-bedroom represents 20% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Siskiyou County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,201/month, Siskiyou County ranks #48 most expensive of the 51 cities tracked in California — pricier than 82% of all US cities in our data.

The Siskiyou County Rental Market

The Siskiyou County, CA area has a population of about 43,834 and 30% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Siskiyou County, CA have risen by $112/month (10.3%) over the past year, from $1,089 to $1,201. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Siskiyou County, CA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $37,200. The local median household income of $55,499 exceeds that threshold by $18,299, making Siskiyou County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Siskiyou County, CA has an unemployment rate of 7.2%, 3.3 percentage points above the national average of 3.9%. A higher unemployment rate can moderate rental demand over time, which may help keep rent growth in check compared to tighter job markets.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2025
Studio
$924
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$930
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$1,201
10.3% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,683
Average
4 Bedrooms
$1,834
Average
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Is Siskiyou County, CA Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$48,040/year
Local median income: $55,499
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $1,201/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in CAlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome Value
Los Angeles$1,856$2,081$2,625$3,335
Santa Ana$2,352$2,454$2,903$3,927
Oakland$1,937$2,201$2,682$3,432
San Francisco$2,275$2,780$3,318$4,138
Riverside$1,776$1,852$2,306$3,079
San Diego$2,145$2,328$2,881$3,852

Rent or Buy in Siskiyou County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Siskiyou County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$1,201/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏠 Buy

Buying breaks even after 1 year — worth it if you stay 1+ years.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $1,201/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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